David Allen
Palmdale
Summary
Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with extensive experience in inventory management and merchandising. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, consistently contributing to improved workflow and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
MST
Lowe's
Palmdale, CA
03.2018 - 01.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Executed planograms and reset projects to maintain company merchandising standards
- Installed and maintained signage, promotional displays, and seasonal sets
- Conducted price audits and ensured accurate labeling across departments
- Collaborated with vendors and store management to improve product placement
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized sales floor areas
- Assisted customers with product location and general inquiries
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated stock needs to management
- Consistently met project deadlines for store resets
- Recognized for attention to detail and reliability
- Contributed to improved department organization and presentation
Stocker/ Inventory Associate
Walmart
Palmdale, CA
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Organized and stocked merchandise to ensure optimal product availability.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the store environment.
- Assisted with inventory management, tracking stock levels and replenishing items efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline stocking processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Unloaded trucks and processed incoming merchandise efficiently
- Stocked shelves according to company guidelines and merchandising standards
- Rotated inventory to ensure product freshness and reduce shrink
- Maintained clean and organized backroom and sales floor areas
- Assisted customers with product location and basic questions
- Operated pallet jacks and stocking equipment safely
- Supported inventory counts and price changes
Builders Assistant /Forklift Operator
Vision Builders Cont
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move materials throughout warehouse facilities.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize inventory management processes and workflow efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while ensuring accuracy and product safety
- Organized warehouse inventory and maintained clean, safe work areas
- Pulled packed, and staged orders for shipment
- Conducted inventory counts and assisted with stock reconciliation
Team Leader
Sam's Club
Palmdale, CA
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Led team to achieve operational excellence through streamlined processes and enhanced communication.
- Mentored staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Implemented training programs to boost employee performance and service quality.
- Analyzed workflow efficiencies, resulting in improved inventory management and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize labor resources and maintain service levels during peak hours.
- Developed strategies for problem resolution, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty retention.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations, enhancing workplace safety standards across the team.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to improve overall operational effectiveness and service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ulysses S. Grant High School
Van Nuys, CA06.1989
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Committed to maintaining OSHA-complaint work environments
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong background in executing resets
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
Fork Lift license 2023
Forklift Operator Certification
Issued in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
January 2003
Timeline
MST
Lowe's
03.2018 - 01.2026
Stocker/ Inventory Associate
Walmart
01.2013 - 03.2018
Builders Assistant /Forklift Operator
Vision Builders Cont
08.2008 - 11.2010
Team Leader
Sam's Club
09.2003 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Ulysses S. Grant High School